It was the most emphatic display of selflessness I have seen on a football field. Pounding over every blade of grass, competing as if he would rather die of exhaustion than lose, he inspired all around him.

I've got a temper if I need it. Nothing wrong with losing your temper, if it's for the right reasons.

I was lying in bed on a Saturday morning, reading the paper, when my phone went. The caller was Rangers director, Jack Gillespie, and he offered me the manager's job at Ibrox. I was flattered but declined with thanks. John Greig was a good friend of mine and I had no intention of being involved in ousting him.

It was our worst-ever day, the worst result in my history, ever. Even as a player I don't think I ever lost 6-1.

I don't like losing but I've mellowed. I maybe have a short fuse but it goes away quicker now.

We are very focused this time and our preparation has been better. We maybe made one or two mistakes last time, but not this time.

David Beckham is Britain's finest striker of a football not because of God-given talent but because he practises with a relentless application that the vast majority of less gifted players wouldn't contemplate.